Children and infants often swallow objects while playing. These may either pass through uneventfully or may lead to life-threatening complications. It is essential that such patients are thoroughly evaluated and promptly managed. This case focuses on the diagnosis and management of such cases. Case presentation A one-year-old female was presented to the pediatrician in the emergency department of a hospital. The parents complained of the child experiencing abdominal distension, vomiting, and constipation for eight days.
Investigations Vitals: Unremarkable Physical examination revealed a distended tender abdomen . No bowel sounds could be heard. Laboratory workup was unremarkable. Digital rectal examination revealed a feculent material filled rectum . X-ray abdomen erect demonstrated dilated gut loops with multiple air-fluid levels . Ultrasonography abdomen revealed dilated filled gut…
